Finding the Third Proportional to 4,244 and 9,115
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,244 and 9,115 is: 19,576.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,244 : 9,115 = 9,115 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,244/9,115 = 9,115/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,244x = 9,115 × 9,115 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,244x = 83,083,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,083,225/4,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,576.63
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